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The urinary tract gets its name because each organ in it has something to do with formation and excretion of urine. The urinary tract system is essentially made up of four different body organs: a pair of kidneys which remove substances from the blood, form urine and help regulate various metabolic processes; a pair of tubular ureters, which transport urine away from the kidneys; a saclike urinary bladder, which serves as a reservoir; and a tubular urethra, which conveys urine to the outside of the body.

Bladder

The bladder is made up of an elastic type of tissue which is able to stretch when full and return to normal after emptying. In some individuals, the bladder may begin to lose its' elasticity and these individuals find that they need to urinate more often than they used to. This commonly occurs in the elderly. Frequent urination may also be a result of the weakening of the surrounding muscles which control the flow of urination. This often occurs in the elderly and in women who have had multiple pregnancies. The recommended treatments are intended to support the function of the bladder and should be used in conjunction with, and not in place of, any medications prescribed by your healthcare practitioner.

Kidney

The kidneys remove wastes from the blood and excrete them to outside. Your kidneys also carry on a variety of equally important regulatory activities, including helping the control of red blood cell formation by secreting a particular hormone and helping regulate your blood pressure by secreting a particular enzyme. Your kidneys also help regulate the volume, composition, and pH of your body fluids. These functions involve complex mechanisms that lead to the formation of urine. The recommended treatments are intended to support the function of the kidneys and should be used in conjunction with, and not in place of, any medications prescribed by your healthcare practitioner.

Prostate

The prostate is a gland found only in men. They main purpose of the prostate is to produce seminal fluid. It is shaped like a cashew nut and wraps around the urethra (tube through with urine from the bladder and seminal fluid leaves the body). As men age, their hormones, health and body tissues undergo natural changes. Ageing often puts strain on your prostate and this may cause one of several disorders of the prostate. Prostatitis refers to an inflammation of the prostate, commonly due to infection. Benign prostate hypertrophy refers to the enlargement of a prostate for no apparent reason other than it has probably been working very hard for a long time and has weakened. It needs to grow in order to compensate for the weakness. Symptoms of a prostate disorder are difficulty beginning urination and dribbling of urine during and after urination. The recommended treatments are intended to support the function of the prostate and should be used in conjunction with, and not in place of, any medications prescribed by your healthcare practitioner.